1905 Map of Tucson

About this map

The high desert basin of Tucson serves as the hub for this early century landscape, where the Southern Pacific railroad cuts a diagonal line toward the southeast through Wilmot and Esmond. To the north, the massive uplift of the Santa Catalina Mountains dominates the view, dotted with seasonal and industrial outposts like Catalina Camp, Soldiers Camp, and a Sawmill near Webbers Cabin. The map details a transition from urban development to a rugged ranching and mining economy, evidenced by family-named holdings such as Pusch's Steampump and the Agua Caliente Ranch.